Parent

January 2022

My two daughters attend RJS having moved recently from another primary school. Thanks to the family atmosphere apparent in RJS, they were warmly welcomed by both students and teachers alike. As a parent, I have noticed such a positive change in my daughters and attribute this to the fact that RJS values a holistic education. In tandem with traditional academic teaching, the arts are highly valued. Furthermore, there appears to be a strong emphasis on teamwork and oral presentation of work and I have noticed my daughters’ confidence improving as a result. Friendships are encouraged and fostered and children are valued for who they are, allowing their personalities to shine. My older daughter thanks me every day for moving her to RJS. I asked her what the main difference between RJS and her previous mainstream primary school is. She replied, “the teachers treat us like mature human beings and respect us as individuals here”. She noted that pupils in the older classes of RJS are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning, and it is clear that by 6th class the pupils are well-rounded and thoroughly prepared for second level education.

Parent

February 2021

RJS is a unique and special school which gives children much more than education. It builds confidence in the children and creates a family feel where the children are encouraged to be the best version of themselves. The benefits are subtle at first but having being a parent in the school for 13 years I can vouch that this school goes the extra mile all the time. The multiple school trips, the drama classes, the hockey, the swimming, the chess, the presentation skills training are just some of the highlights for my children in the school. The friends that both we as parents have made with other parents and that our children have made is the icing on the cake!

Parent

February 2021

RJS is a special place where children feel safe, guided and well prepared for life ahead – they’re always happy to go through those red doors into RJS.

Parent

February 2021

RJS has provided a positive, caring environment for our son. He’s really sad to be leaving but I feel the school and the teachers and support staff have shaped him and prepared him for the next stage. There is a lovely atmosphere behind the red doors and I would have no hesitation in recommending it to new parents.

Parent

February 2021

The online learning platform has proven to be supportive, and incredibly helpful. I can’t believe how much my daughter has advanced since moving to RJS- even if it’s presently via the current online platform it has been great. Thank you for the undoubted effort and work put into this resource.

Parent

February 2021

I’ve heard that a lot of primary schools are offering very limited virtual support but RJS has put together a well thought out plan and schedule. The live classes are working and while not like ‘the real thing’ it’s really getting us through this current phase. I feel that a lot of background work has been carried out and that everything possible is being done to make virtual learning work.

Parent

July 2020

My children thoroughly love being at RJS. The small class sizes mean the teachers are able to spend more time with each child and really get to know them and how they learn. RJS encourages children’s individuality and the many extra-curricular activities and in school hidden curriculum activities, offers the children so many opportunities to develop their imagination, creativity, artistic, linguistic and musical skills. There is an active Parents’ Committee who support the school. Morning Assembly gives the children a wonderful opportunity to share their news, to present class assemblies and even to bring in their pets! My children are very happy in RJS and we are very grateful to be part of the RJS family.